All Other Operating Systems Need help and support for Apple, Linux. FreeBSD? Problems, questions, how-to, tweaks, utilities. http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:26 -0600 30 UBUNTU INSTALL problems http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/UBUNTU-INSTALL-problems-t259085.html I recently installed ubuntu into win xp using wubi installer. When i boot up and choose ubuntu, getting input not support error. I tried usplash and also tried vga=791, getting the same error. I tried live d, was able to load from safe graphics mode by chosing either by unchecking acpi=off or adding usplash. since settings wont be saved in live cd, each time i boot up to live cd, have to make these changes. but unable to do make the error go away when booting ubuntu from harddisk. any idea how to solve it? I also tried installing from live cd into one of the drives which doesbnt contain any data, but then again it asks for partition there so was afriad n did not do. can anyone guide me on how to go with the install or please guide me how to make the input not suppport error message go away.I must say, of all the OS, windows is the most userfriendly one, but still wanna try out linux.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:46:39 -0600 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/UBUNTU-INSTALL-problems-t259085.html who likes what on linux http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/who-likes-what-linux-t258517.html vlc for videos
battle of westnod for game
firefox for browser
openoffice for excel and word

btw I am looking for a photo program that shows any doubled photo names when merging colections,ie "do you want to replace xxx by xxx", where both photos are visible to decide]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:48:56 -0600 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/who-likes-what-linux-t258517.html Zorin OS versus Windows Vista http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Zorin-OS-versus-Windows-Vista-t258511.html
I've been experiencing repeatedly serious virus issues over the past few months and quite frankly I'm getting tired of formatting, scanning, preventing, installing, uninstalling and trying to disinfect.

I'd like to know how Zorin OS matches up to Vista not only in the performance category, but also with regards to safety, stability, reliability, etc. I have Vista Home Premium 64bit at the moment.

Note: I should mention that I have 64bit Vista because I have 4gb DDR3 RAM, so that's also a factor I need to consider with Zorin


Thanks]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:40:03 -0600 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Zorin-OS-versus-Windows-Vista-t258511.html ISP/VPN/download speed http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/ISP-VPN-download-speed-t258333.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:07 -0600 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/ISP-VPN-download-speed-t258333.html how to get wifi http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/how-to-get-wifi-t257640.html
I am not computer savvy-[ just turned 60] although I have had my mac 6 years it is still great. I only use it for email, read news and surf for info and travel deals. There has been some freezing of late.
I have dial up and I want to know how to get wifi- the computer has an airport card installed. Can someone advise me what i need to buy and do? Also do I still need to pay for a server[Now Earthlink] with wifi?

Second question- I would like to get a small laptop that is set up with wireless ability for traveling any thoughts??

I have no clue on what the terminology I see being used means so PLEASE think of me as a first grader!!
Thanks to anyone who can give me thoughts and guide me.]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:12:24 -0600 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/how-to-get-wifi-t257640.html <![CDATA[wubi ubuntu won't load and computer locks up]]> http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/wubi-ubuntu-won-t-load-computer-locks-up-t257562.html I recently downloaded and installed wubi ubuntu linux on my computer and I was able to access it once and now when I select it it comes up with this error message - (3.355696) kernel panic not syncing: vfs:unable to mount root fs on unknown block (8.1)then it locks up and does nothing. how do I correct it? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:37:54 -0600 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/wubi-ubuntu-won-t-load-computer-locks-up-t257562.html trouble accessing shared folder from linux laptop to windows 7 machine http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/trouble-accessing-shared-folder-linux-laptop-to-windows-7-machine-t257250.html When I had windows xp, all i did was (on the linux machine) click computer, network, windows network, "my workgroup name" then i saw the mapped folder]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:05:12 -0600 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/trouble-accessing-shared-folder-linux-laptop-to-windows-7-machine-t257250.html <![CDATA[[SOLVED] TrueCrypt NTFS read-write workaround]]> http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/SOLVED-TrueCrypt-NTFS-read-write-workaround-t256925.html
CODE
#!/bin/bash

echo "TrueCrypt NTFS read-write workaround 1.0"
echo "Enter the name of the NTFS-formatted file/device:"
read device
echo "Is this a system-volume (y/n)?"
read system
if [ "$system" = "y" ]; then system="-m system "
else
system=""
fi
truecrypt $system--filesystem=ntfs-3g --fs-options=force --mount $device
]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:34:40 -0500 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/SOLVED-TrueCrypt-NTFS-read-write-workaround-t256925.html GuardianOS/Snap Server 18000 access? http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/GuardianOS-Snap-Server-18000-access-t256764.html
I recently purchased a second hand Snap Server 18000 in the hopes of setting up a home Application/Data storage network.I have 2 xeon servers using windows 2003,2 workstation pcs using windows7 & Vista 32 that connect together by means of a 16 port switch.All are working & talking to each other fine except the Snap....
Now when i try to connect the Snap Server 18000 (using the switch or directly to the Application server) it is not detected,all cables are working and leds are indicating no problems.

At first the snap refused to find anything installed until i turned off the "pxe boot" option in the bios,now it discovers a "kernel" i believe that means its found a linux os,right? Now at boot it displays:

"This device cannot be managed via the video/kbd/mouse interface.
The video display output is now disabled.
You may access the management functions from your web browser."

Well i cant access anything on the snap using my web browser, because the snap isnt detected from any other pc!
I cant even access the command line on the snap because the keyboard will not work.
I've tried installing "iscsi" on my servers,and installing adaptecs "snap server manager" to access remotely but neither detect the snap.I have even tried typing in the IP code displayed on the front of the snap itself directly into the browser with a desperate hope to access/detect it,with no success.

Help.......Please...
From a total linux newbie on the verge of a total brain explosion!!!]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:13:59 -0500 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/GuardianOS-Snap-Server-18000-access-t256764.html Partion help on XP-Ubuntu dual-boot http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Partion-help-XP-Ubuntu-dual-boot-t256584.html Windows side to turn some Windows space into Ubuntu space?

Here is a screenshot of a partion manager:


I think that other #1 is the Ubuntu partion, but I can't edit the "other" partions.]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:44:33 -0500 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Partion-help-XP-Ubuntu-dual-boot-t256584.html